Chinese capital’s influence over Northern Minerals sparks controversy; Australian treasurer orders shareholders to sell shares
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
To protect the national interest, the Australian government has forced shareholders linked to Chinese capital to sell their stakes in rare-earth developer Northern Minerals, safeguarding the supply chain for critical strategic resources.
Political persecution survivors return to Green Island to pass on historical memories and continue their life stories
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
國家人權博物館 held an event inviting survivors of political persecution and their families to return to Green Island and pass on memories of the White Terror era through remembrance and sharing.
‘Liu Hsing-yin’ reborn at Cannes: Chu Ming-jen and Lee Ping-bin look back
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
The 1989 Taiwanese classic “Liu Hsing-yin” has been digitally restored and selected for a world premiere in the Cannes Film Festival’s Classics section, bringing Taiwan’s film culture to an international audience.
內政部: Discussing real-name registration for pinhole cameras with e-commerce platforms; special specifications may be regulated
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
In response to cases of hidden-camera filming at aesthetic medicine clinics, 內政部 said it is discussing a real-name registration system for pinhole cameras with e-commerce platforms and may consult 經濟部 on regulating products with special specifications, such as disguised cameras.
Insults at committee hearing: Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee convener Lin Yueh-chin issues statement of condemnation
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Social Welfare and Environmental Hygiene Committee convener Lin Yueh-chin condemned the verbal abuse of a scholar at a public hearing on the Air Pollution Control Act, saying she would uphold procedural order and speakers’ rights.
白宮 prayer meeting spotlights Christian nationalism, draws criticism for marginalizing other religions
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A large prayer meeting hosted by 白宮 has sparked debate over the separation of church and state and the marginalization of other religions because of its strong Christian nationalist character and the participation of senior officials, including the president and the speaker.
Building near Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan, catches fire; Taiwanese tourist scrambles to safety
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A fire near Dotonbori in Osaka, Japan, spread to four buildings. A Taiwanese traveler was stranded by a police cordon and unable to return to their hotel.
Man fined NT$5.04 million for refusing breath tests; Taipei branch refers him for alcohol addiction treatment
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
A man was fined NT$5.04 million after refusing a drunk-driving test 7 times. In addition to enforcement measures, 行政執行署台北分署 referred him for alcohol addiction treatment, demonstrating a new strategy of combining enforcement with guidance.
Yen Teh-fa: Threats are increasing; Taiwan needs to build a complete and credible combat capability
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Veterans Affairs Council Minister Yen Teh-fa stressed that building a complete and credible combat capability is crucial in response to the sharp increase in cross-strait threats and to ensuring Taiwan’s freedom and democracy.
Water purification equipment maker 溢泰 lists on the stock market; shares fall more than 8% on first day
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
溢泰, Taiwan’s leading exporter of water purification equipment, listed at NT$70 per share, but its stock fell more than 8% on its first day of trading, reaching a low of NT$64.
Weight-loss injections raise alarm over muscle loss; study finds physical function can age rapidly by 10 years
Published ・ Source Taiwan | 中央社 CNA
Although GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are highly effective, studies indicate they may cause substantial muscle loss and side effects such as accelerated physical aging, raising academic concerns about a “frailty crisis.”
Companies mentioned:禮來藥廠 (Eli Lilly)、諾和諾德 (Novo Nordisk)、美國糖尿病學會 (American Diabetes Association)